Question

1 multiple choice 1 point
the dominion mandate
was instituted after the fall
was given to man before the fall
was revoked after the fall
was instituted after the flood
2 multiple answer 1 point
damage to an ecosystem has the potential to affect (choose all that apply)
the local ecosystem
the regional ecology
human wellness
3 multiple choice 1 point
which of the following drove the dodo bird to extinction?
predation
habitat loss
climate change
hunting and introduced species
4 multiple choice 1 point
______ is the raw material for adaptation within a species.
chemical diversity
ecosystem diversity
genetic diversity
niche diversity

Explanation:

1. The Dominion Mandate is a concept from religious (specifically Christian) teachings. In the Bible, it was given to man before the Fall (Genesis 1:26 - 28).
2. An ecosystem is interconnected. Damage to a local ecosystem can spread regionally (as ecosystems are part of larger ecological units). Also, humans depend on ecosystems for resources like clean air, water, and food, so damage affects human wellness.
3. The dodo bird was hunted by humans and faced competition and predation from introduced species (like rats, pigs) when humans colonized its habitat (Mauritius).
4. Genetic diversity provides the different genetic traits within a species. These traits can be selected for (or against) in the process of adaptation (e.g., if a new disease emerges, some individuals with certain genetic variations may be resistant).

Answer:

1. was given to man before the Fall
2. The local ecosystem, The regional ecology, Human wellness
3. Hunting and introduced species
4. Genetic diversity